ChinesePod - Beginner

ChinesePod - Beginner

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  • Intermediate | Animal Proverbs: Shoot the Bird That Pokes Its Head Out

    Animal metaphors are prevalent in almost every language, but people from different cultures may regard the same animal differently. In Chinese proverbs, you will see a lot of animal metaphors to symbolize human actions. In this lesson, we're showing you three common proverbs related to mice. They can be directly translated to "The shot hits the bird that pokes its head out", "Dumb birds can go into the forest earlier if they fly first", and "A bird in hand is worth hundreds in the bush." Do you know what they actually mean? Check out these proverbs and learn how to apply them to daily life!

    14 min
  • Advanced | 杯弓蛇影的故事

    你听过杯弓蛇影这句成语吗？你是不是很好奇这句成语的由来呢？在今天的课程里，我们将带你回到古代的晋朝，告诉你们这句成语背后的故事！

    18 min
  • Pre-intermediate | Coffee Break Series - Making a Good First Impression

    In the Coffee Break Series, we focus on social etiquette in business settings. In a Chinese workplace, there are certain phrases and words that we use to come off as more polite and respectful. Along the way, we will cover some common ''How do I respond to that?" moments in the office. Hopefully, by applying the knowledge you learn in real life, you can avoid miscommunication and bring your business relationships closer. In this episode, we are going to show you 5 ways to make a good first impression on your first day of work. Want to know what to say to your colleagues to come off as more polite and humble? Check out the video and enjoy your coffee break with us!

    9 min
  • Any | COVID-19: United We Stand

    COVID-19 has left many cities stuck in a halt. In this special podcast, Chi first takes a short tour in the "paused" New York City, one of the epicenters of the pandemic. He then interviews with Shun who is from Hubei - the region where COVID-19 first emerged. What are the positives we can get out of a lockdown situation? How do we make things better for everyone? Let's brainstorm together! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4298

    17 min
  • Dear Amber | Year of the Rat and Minimum Wage
    This week on Dear Amber, a special treat... yes, the famous Connie of ChinesePod dialogue acting fame speaks to us for the first time in English... you heard her here first! She gives insight on what the 'Year of the Rat' means to the Chinese, as well as what these 'animal years' are all about. And... a question on the 'library' scene in Shanghai, and last but not least, an insight into what life is like at minimum wage in China. Enjoy the show and leave us your comments too!
    26 min
  • Dear Amber | Feng Shui and Surgical Masks
    Today on Dear Amber, we get a little 'zen'-ish and talk about feng shui... we also hear what the working world is like for a couple more foreigners in China. And a question on something you may have very well wondered about yourself: what's with the surgical masks? Plus, a bonus new feature on DA--a word of the week! I'll teach a word a week that you'll likely never learn anywhere else! Look forward to all your comments on what we talked about today!
    24 min
  • Intermediate | Visiting the Hospital with a Fever
    With all the talk of swine flue and quarantine this year, we don't blame you if you don't want to rush to the hospital every time you run a fever. If you do go to the hospital for a check-up though (in China doctor's visits happen at hospitals, not at private practices) then today's lesson will teach you all about registering at the front desk.
    15 min

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